THE HEART OF PHARMACY
The Heart of Pharmacy celebrates the people that make pharmacy so special. From charity efforts to career milestones to personal achievements and tributes, this feature shines a light on the people behind the counter. We would love to hear from you if you have news you would like to share in the next issue. Please contact our Editor, Shelley Gibbins at
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Memorable Milestone for Cathy
A Gordons Chemist team member is celebrating a quarter of a century working with the group. Cathy is the supervisor at Gordons Enniskillen branch.
Cathy originally worked at McGovern’s Pharmacy before it became part of Gordons Chemists in June 2003. When the business was acquired, she joined the Gordons team and has been there ever since. Three of the original McGovern’s team are still with Gordons today - Paul, Maureen and Cathy.
“My colleagues and our customers are what have kept me here. I’ve worked alongside some team members since the day I started, and many others for nearly 20 years. The relationships you build over time make work feel like a second family,” said Cathy.
She said it was difficult to pick a favourite memory from the last 25 years, but what stands out most is seeing people grow over the years.
“I’ve watched students complete their studies, go on to get married and start families, and it’s always lovely when they return to visit the pharmacy where they first started. Building those long term relationships has been very special.”
Cathy enjoys seeing customers happy and ensuring the store is well presented and welcoming. “Working in the same community for many years means you get to know customers on a first name basis. You build genuine relationships with them, catch up on their lives, and become part of the local community. I also value the friendships I’ve made with colleagues throughout my career,” she said.
One of her proudest achievements during her career was her move to supervisor. “I’ve had the same area manager for 23 years, and through his guidance, support and dedication, he helped me develop into the person and leader I am today.”
Obituary: Pharmacy Professor David Woolfson
four decades. He graduated in 1973, receiving the Gold Medal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, joined the academic staff in 1975 and completed his PhD in Pharmaceutics the following year. He was appointed Professor of Pharmaceutics in 1996 and went on to serve as Director of Research and Head of School.
His expertise in pharmaceutical product development was recognised nationally and internationally. He co-developed the local anaesthetic gel Ametop®
the development of Femring®
Professor Gavin Andrews, Head of the School of Pharmacy, said: “For many of us, David was far more than a colleague. He was a friend, a mentor and a tireless champion of this School. His leadership was direct, pragmatic and decisive, and his influence on the School, on the profession, and on the people around him was immense. He will be remembered with great affection, gratitude and respect.”
and contributed to , held influential
positions on both the British and European Pharmacopoeia Commissions, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
Many readers will know Professor David Woolfson, who sadly passed away this summer. David’s association with Queen’s University, Belfast and the School of Pharmacy spanned more than
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The industry partnerships he built, and the leadership he brought to the School, helped ensure the future of pharmacy at Queen’s and establish the school as a world leading centre for pharmaceutical education and research.
His expertise in pharmaceutical product development was recognised nationally and internationally...
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